Cherry season has started in Georgia

Georgian farmers have started harvesting sweet cherries. At the beginning of the season prices are higher than expected. As in the previous season, the spring of 2022 was harsh, according to farmers, which especially hurt the early harvest in Kakheti. Wholesale prices for a kilogram of cherries range from 12 to 17 lari ($4.08–5.8), although the average price for a large (> 26 mm) fruit is 15 lari ($5.1). Source: EastFruit According to EastFruit, sweet cherry prices are at their highest during the season in May, but quickly begin to decline. The 2021 season was a little different, with cherries hitting the market in mid-May and high prices persisting longer than usual. High prices are expected to continue into this season as weather conditions have negatively impacted quality and yields. Source: Ministry of Finance of Georgia With the growing popularity of cherry orchards among Georgian farmers, the export of cherries from Georgia is also growing. In 2020, Georgia had the highest ...